Guyana Seeks ICJ Intervention on Venezuela’s Essequibo Elections

Guyana has formally requested the International Court of Justice to impose temporary measures against Venezuela regarding the planned elections in the Essequibo County. The request aims to prevent Venezuela from conducting electoral activities within a territory recognized as Guyana’s, following the stipulations of the 1899 Arbitral Award.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has acknowledged Guyana’s request for interim measures regarding Venezuela’s planned elections in the Essequibo County. Guyana’s appeal focuses on preventing Venezuela from pursuing any election-related activities in the territory recognized as belonging to Guyana under the 1899 Arbitral Award.

Guyana has specifically requested that the ICJ impose a series of provisional measures against Venezuela. These measures seek to prohibit Venezuela from granting voting rights to individuals in the disputed area, distributing electoral materials, supporting candidates, establishing polling places, and appointing officials in that region.

Furthermore, it is imperative for Venezuela to refrain from any actions that may imply the annexation of the disputed territory, such as integrating ‘Guayana Essequibo’ into Venezuelan claims. Lastly, Venezuela is urged to maintain the current status quo, which is managed and controlled by Guyana.

In summary, Guyana’s appeal to the ICJ seeks to prevent Venezuela from conducting any electoral activities in the disputed Essequibo region. The requested provisional measures aim to ensure that no voting rights are granted, election materials are distributed, or candidates supported by Venezuela in this area. This appeal underscores the ongoing territorial dispute and the need for the current situation to remain under Guyanese administration.

Original Source: nycaribnews.com